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Technology 02 Aug 2026

US Air Force F-47 Sixth-Generation Fighter Targets 2028 Maiden Flight After Decade of X-Plane Testing

The US Air Force targets a 2028 first flight for the F-47 sixth-generation fighter after a decade of X-plane risk reduction by DARPA, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin.

AI-Piloted F-16 Takes Flight in DARPA Test

DARPA and the U.S. Air Force have successfully flown an AI-controlled F-16 using the VENOM Autonomy Kit, marking the first retrofit of an older fighter jet with autonomous capabilities. The test paves the way for human pilots to manage swarms of AI wingmen.

Apple Intelligence Finally Gets Regulatory Approval in China, Partners With Alibaba and Baidu

Apple Intelligence has been registered with China's cyberspace regulator, clearing a major hurdle for its launch in the country. Alibaba's Qwen model and Baidu's AI will power the Chinese version.